Is it possible to pull off a plaid blazer and a fur vest? I would venture to say yes. Well, I do love a good fashion challenge.
(Please, how annoying am I essentially just rolling out of bed every day and putting this fur vest on? Exhibit A. I can’t help it, it’s too good.)
I started with a really basic layer: a black tee, broken-in boyfriend jeans, and a pair of black flats. Then I added the blazer and topped it with the vest. I couldn’t resist a little necklace-layering, so a pavé bar pendant and a longer triangle pendant did the trick. I love that this whole look is a little boho, a little lumberjack, and super cozy.
Looking to layer pieces in your closet? Some tips:
- Stick with lightweight layers. The blazer is quite fitted and the fur vest I used above is a slimmer cut; if either were bulky/more structured, I’d risk looking top heavy or too wide.
- A blazer doesn’t have to be the final layer; try adding a scarf, vest, or light jacket over it. You can also use a button-up shirt worn open (think chambray) as a jacket over a tank + tee combo in different colors, patterns, or prints.
- You can mix prints, patterns, and textures (like I did above with plaid + fur), just start with basics. Notice my outfit is built on a base layer of a black t-shirt and jeans.
- Start by building a layered look in the same color family (varying shades of blue, for example, or a neutral palette with black, white, and gray). As you get comfortable mix and matching pieces, you may find it’s easier for you to layer more complicated looks.
Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. And now back to the grind…
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Very fun and adventurous look that totally works on you! Red really suits you well. I hope you’ll update us here next time you do a Simon Mall piece so we can check it out!
On the Daily Express
Great idea, doll! I’ll do that!
This is always a great combination in my book! You look fabulous as always!
xo,
Jacqueline
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Thanks, Jacqueline! 🙂
me encanta el resultado del tartan con la piel , tu fantastica
I love when I come across great bloggers in the midwest!! Love the fur + plaid mix here, lady 🙂
Blonde in this City
Ah ha, I was thinking of wearing my quilted moto jacket with my fur vest tomorrow! I think this TOTALLY works.
Allie of ALLIE NYC
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Get it, girl! I bet that would look killer!
I love it and omg, whenever I am super cold and feeling blah, I put on my faux fur vest even if I am sitting in my pajamas. My husband says I freak him out when I do this! LOL! Love your look dear and the flannel works under the vest for sure!
xx Easy Outfits, by Pip
Ashley, you look gorgeous!
Weird question- how do you get your hair so shiny?
_K
Hey Kirsty, thank you! I use a leave-in conditioner, heat protectant, and moroccan oil. Also stick to heat tools (dryers, irons, etc.) that are ceramic + ionic tech. 🙂
You’re totally rocking this look! Love the fur vest addition.
oh love!
love the layers!
xo
MOSAMUSE
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Love your jeans! It looks genius! Love what you wore! Thanks for your posting!
Have a nice day!
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As soon as I got me new faux fur vest I knew I wanted to wear it wit plaid, you beat me to it. You look gorgeous.
xo
http://pinksole.com
you look lovely! xx
This is a good fashion challenge and you pull it off, I don’t think I would though!
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Thank you girl for your supporting comment! Love the vest mixed with plaid.
http://www.fabuloustorture.blogspot.com
Loved visiting your blog… great vest beautiful!
Kisses from Miami,
Borka
http://www.chicfashionworld.com
I don’t think I could but darn, you did! Lovely look!!
Kisses,
Bex
Personal Style Blog
Great Outfit! XX i waiting for you on my blog!
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Cool Blazer!! <3
Baci
Alessia
The New Art of Fashion
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i need one of those vests! i’m in love. plaid always wins for me 🙂
cute outfit <3
Great blazer! You look so very lovely 😉
xo,
miranda
I’m in love with fur everything this season 😉 XO
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the blazer and vest matchup looks gorgeous – i’ve been pairing a plaid scarf with a creamy knit sweater- plaid is just so fun to mix/match with 🙂
I say it looks amazing. I love when you break the rules and make up your own, it’s always fun that way! I love the red plaid blazer and of course, the fur vest. Very pretty 🙂
-Vogue&Heels
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What a fantastic idea!! You look amazing! 🙂
Diana
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Great look!
Love the plaid and fur combo!
XO,
Rachel Ashley
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Heheh you have mastered the perfect mix of lumberjack, boho, and cozy indeed 😉
Mili from Call me, Maeby
Such a cool and unusual combination of fur and plaid, done so well and chic!
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Such a great post, Ashley! I love mixing prints, patterns and textures during this time of year. It’s amazing how a plaid blouse can pair seamlessly with just about anything 🙂
xo, tasha
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Great post, Ashley! I love pairing prints, textures and patterns during this time of year.
xo, tasha
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I love the vest, it looks fab with plaid!
nice tartan blazer my dear 🙂
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love the plaid and fur together–so wintery and festive!
Muy bonito el blazer!!
Saludos
http://judithbysucre.blogspot.com.es
Fur vest and plaid- two of my favorite things! Love this look!
love it!!
the mixing of the plaid and fur is perfection 🙂
Very cute.
You’re so pretty….I dont blame you there, a fur vest is also something I would want to put on almost everyday!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
we love a good fur vest and you styled yours fabulously!!
xx Vera & Rony
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On trend and perfect like always starting with the foundation of Jeans & basic Black Tee. Fur & Plaid look great together. I tried them on myself 3 weeks ago.
Your tips are awesome too. No wonder you get hundreds of comments.
Yay! Another way I can wear my faux fur vest! I would have never thought to pair it over a blazer but I love it!
Katie
Style Diary
Great inspiration.